The poor resources of the unemployed cause them to have much less discretion or freedom to pursue various decision options, such as food or clothes to purchase.
The act of choosing is severely restricted by unemployment.
Attempting to solve problems with limited resources frequently means that the quality of the solution is poorer, which can engender a sense of failure and lowered selfesteem.
Thus the loss of financial resources limits choices, thereby enhancing feelings of limited control over one’s life.
In turn, lowered psychological health follows from this condition.